REPUBLIC v MOSES NDERITU NDUMIA [2007] KEHC 3660 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3660
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3660 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 February 2007
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. M. Khamoni
Holding
The court declares the criminal proceedings a nullity and acquits the accused
Facts
The accused was arrested on suspicion of murder and was detained in police custody for over a year before being brought to court.
Issues
- Lawfulness of the trial due to unreasonable delay
- Violation of the accused's constitutional rights
Reasoning
The court found the delay in bringing the accused to court was unreasonable and unconstitutional, violating the accused's constitutional rights.
Outcome
Acquittal
Orders
- Declare criminal proceedings a nullity
- Acquit the accused
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Constitution of Kenya
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